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    54 Products

    Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    The forged construction provides high strength for durability and long life.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For External Retaining Rings, Straight Tip Angle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For External Retaining Rings, 90° Tip Angle.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.

    Straight Tip Angle

    90° Tip Angle

    Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft. They have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
    Straight Tip Angle
    90° Tip Angle
    For Rings That Fit OD
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    1/8" to 3/8" (3 mm to 10 mm)0.035"5 1/2"00000000000005"0000000000000
    3/8" to 1" (10 mm to 25 mm)0.051"5 1/2"0000000000005"000000000000
    3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)0.070"7"0000000000006 3/4"000000000000
    1 9/16" to 3 15/16" (40 mm to 100 mm)0.090"8 1/4"0000000000008"000000000000
    3 3/8" to 5 1/2" (85 mm to 140 mm)0.126"12 3/4"00000000000011 3/4"000000000000

    Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers.
    Image of Specification. Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Sold Individually, Fixed Tip, Pliers Handle, Flat Tip.

    Flat-Tip

    Constant-Section

    Ring

    Hold open retaining rings without holes, such as flat- and pointed-tip lock rings (also known as Eaton-style, constant-section, and horseshoe snap rings). Use this tool to install and remove rings around a shaft. It has spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    Tip
    For Rings That Fit OD
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Material
    Each
    Cushion Grip
    1/4" to 1 23/32" (6.35 mm to 43.82 mm)3/32"1/16"9"Spring AssistedSteel0000000000000
     

    Parallel-Jaw Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    The jaws on these pliers move parallel to each other for a good grip when holding open retaining rings without holes. These pliers have a forged construction for strength, durability, and a long life. You can use them with flat- and pointed-tip lock rings (also known as Eaton-style, constant-section, and horseshoe snap rings).
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Parallel-Jaw Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .
    Image of Specification. Pointed-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Sold Individually, Parallel Jaw, Pliers Handle, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.

    Pointed-Tip

    Constant-Section

    Ring

    Image of Specification. Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Sold Individually, Parallel Jaw, Pliers Handle, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.

    Flat-Tip

    Constant-Section

    Ring

    Tip
    For Rings That Fit OD
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Angle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Material
    Each
    Cushion Grip
    1/4" to 1 3/8" (7 mm to 35 mm)1/4"1/8"Straight10"Spring AssistedSteel0000000000000
     

    Side-Mount E Retaining Ring Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Side-Mount E Retaining Ring Installation Tools.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Screwdriver Handle, For Side-Mount E Retaining Rings.
    Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    For Ring
    OD
    For Rings
    That Fit OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Plain Grip
    0.156"1/16"4 3/4"SteelPlastic000000000000000
    0.188"3/32"4 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.203"9/64"4 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.234"3/32"4 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.281"5/32"4 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.313"11/64"4 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.328"3/16"4 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.375"7/64"4 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.438"7/32"5 1/2"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.5"5/16"5 1/2"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.531"1/4"5 1/2"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.656"3/8"5 1/2"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.688"7/16"5 1/2"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.797"1/2"6 1/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    0.938"5/8"6 1/4"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    1"3/4"6 1/2"SteelPlastic00000000000000
    5.9 mm 3 mm5 1/4"SteelPlastic0000000000000
    6.9 mm 4 mm4 3/4"SteelPlastic0000000000000
    8.85 mm 5 mm4 3/4"SteelPlastic0000000000000
    10.85 mm 6 mm6"SteelPlastic0000000000000
    11.8 mm 7 mm6"SteelPlastic0000000000000
    13.8 mm 8 mm6"SteelPlastic0000000000000
     

    Side-Mount E and C Retaining Ring Installation and Removal Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Side-Mount E and C Retaining Ring Installation and Removal Tools.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Retaining Ring Pliers. Side-Mount E and C Retaining Ring Installation and Removal Tools.
    Image of Attribute. For Side-Mount E Retaining Rings. Front orientation. For Side-Mount E Retaining Rings. Straight Handle.
    Image of Specification. For Side-Mount C Retaining Rings. Front orientation. For Side-Mount C Retaining Rings.

    For

    Side-Mount E

    Retaining Rings

    For

    Side-Mount

    C

    Retaining

    Rings

    A spring on one end of the tool holds the retaining ring in position for installation and a hook on the other end is for removal.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    Overall
    For Rings That Fit OD
    For Ring Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Each
    Plain Grip
    5/32" to 3" (4 mm to 76 mm)0.025" to 0.093" (0.635 mm to 2.362 mm)6 3/4"9/32"1/16"Steel000000000000
     

    Heavy Duty Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .
    Image of Specification. Pointed-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Pliers Handle, Sold Individually, Heavy Duty, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.
    Image of Specification. Flat-Tip Constant-Section Ring. Front orientation. For Constant Section Retaining Rings. Pliers Handle, Sold Individually, Heavy Duty, Fixed Tip, Flat Tip.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Straight Tip Angle. Heavy Duty Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. 90° Tip Angle. Heavy Duty Flat-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .

    Pointed-Tip

    Constant-Section

    Ring

    Flat-Tip

    Constant-Section

    Ring

    Straight Tip Angle

    90° Tip Angle

    Often used to hold open retaining rings without holes, these pliers have a forged construction for strength, durability, and a long life. You can use them with flat- and pointed-tip lock rings (also known as Eaton-style, constant-section, and horseshoe snap rings).
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    Tip
    For Rings That Fit OD
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Angle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Material
    Each
    Cushion Grip
    1/64" to 1 25/32" (1 mm to 45.46 mm)3/32"1/16"Straight9"Spring AssistedSteel0000000000000
    1/64" to 1 25/32" (1 mm to 45.46 mm)3/32"1/16"90°9"Spring AssistedSteel000000000000
     

    Heavy Duty Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Heavy Duty Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Straight Tip Angle. Heavy Duty Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.

    Straight Tip

    Angle

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. 90° Tip Angle. Heavy Duty Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.

    90° Tip Angle

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    The forged construction provides high strength for durability and long life. Use the included hex key to change tips for a different size or angle. These tools have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles. An adjustable handle stop prevents you from over-expanding or contracting retaining rings.
    For External Retaining Rings—Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft.
    No. of
    Pliers
    No. of
    Tip Pairs
    Includes
    Tip Angle
    Each
    For External Retaining Rings
     
    Manual Jaws—Cushion Grip
    1513 1/2" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1/4"-3 1/2" (6-88 mm) OD
    Two Pairs of 90° Tips (0.038" and .047")
    Three Pairs of Straight Tips (0.038", 0.047", and 0.070" Dia.)
    2 mm Hex Key    		Straight, 90°0000000000000
     

    Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. 15° Tip. Front orientation. 15° Tip Angle. Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. 45° Tip. Front orientation. 45° Tip Angle. Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.

    15° Tip

    45° Tip

    Image of Specification. 90° Tip. Front orientation. 90° Tip Angle. Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers Sets.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.

    90° Tip

    Change tips to use a different size or angle. These tools have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles. They require a #1 Phillips screwdriver (not included) to change tips.
    For External Retaining Rings—Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft.
    No. of
    Pliers
    No. of
    Tip Pairs
    Includes
    Features
    Tip Angle
    Each
    For External Retaining Rings
     
    Spring-Assisted Jaws—Cushion Grip
    156 1/2" Lg. External Pliers for Rings that Fit 1/4"-1 7/16" (6-37 mm) OD
    One Pair of 45° Tips (0.039" Dia.)
    One Pair of 90° Tips (0.047" Dia.)
    Three Pairs of 15° Tips (0.039" Dia., 0.048" Dia., and 0.074" Dia.)    		Color-Coded Tips15°, 45°, 90°0000000000000
     
    Tip Sets for Retaining Ring Pliers
    No. of
    Tip Pairs
    Includes
    Features
    Each
    5One Pair of 45° Tips (0.039" Dia.)
    One Pair of 90° Tips (0.047" Dia.)
    Three Pairs of 15° Tips (0.039", 0.047", and 0.074" Dia.)    		Color-Coded Tips000000000000

    Poodle-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Poodle-Style Side-Mount Retaining Ring Installation Tools.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. For Poodle Retaining Rings, Screwdriver Handle.
    Install rings that have wide "ears." Slide the retaining ring in between the jaws of the tool and push the ring onto a shaft.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    For Ring
    OD
    For Rings
    That Fit OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Plain Grip
    0.328"5/32"5"SteelPlastic000000000000
    0.406"3/16"5 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000
    0.484"1/4"5 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000
    0.594"5/16"5 3/4"SteelPlastic00000000000
    0.688"3/8"6"SteelPlastic00000000000
    0.828"1/2"6"SteelPlastic00000000000
     

    Nonsparking Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Nonsparking Fixed-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers .
    Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. They're also nonmagnetic.
    Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.
    Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft. They have spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
    For Rings That Fit OD
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Material
    Tip
    Angle
    Each
    Plain Grip
    3/4" to 2 3/8" (19 mm to 60 mm)0.070"7"Spring AssistedBeryllium CopperStraight00000000000000
     

    Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers

    The handle can be locked in place to hold rings open or closed for easier installation and removal. Change tips to use a different size or angle (installation tool is not included). 16" long pliers require a #2 slotted screwdriver. 22" and 22 1/2" long pliers require a 5/32" hex key.
    For External Retaining Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For External Retaining Rings, Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Ring Pliers. Locking Changeable-Tip Retaining Ring Pliers , For External Retaining Rings, Plain Grip.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. For External Retaining Rings.

    Cushion Grip

    Plain Grip

    Pliers for external retaining rings are used to install and remove rings around a shaft.
    For Rings That Fit OD
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw Opening
    Style
    Features
    Material
    Tip Angle
    Each
    Cushion Grip
    3 1/2" to 6 1/2" (89 mm to 165 mm)0.120"16"ManualLocking HandleSteelStraight, 45°, 90°00000000000000
     
    Plain Grip
    4 51/64" to 12" (122 mm to 300 mm)0.140"22"ManualLocking HandleSteelStraight00000000000000
     
    Tips for Retaining Ring Pliers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tips for Retaining Ring Pliers. Sold Individually, Straight Tip Angle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tips for Retaining Ring Pliers. Sold Individually, 45° Tip Angle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tips for Retaining Ring Pliers. Sold Individually, 90° Tip Angle.

    Straight Tip Angle

    45° Tip Angle

    90° Tip Angle

    Straight
    Tip Angle
    45° Tip Angle
    90° Tip Angle
    Tip
    Dia.
    Pair
    Pair
    Pair
    For Plain Grip Pliers
    0.120"000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.140"0000000000000———00000000000000
     
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